pessimist

[US]/ˈpesɪmɪst/
[UK]/'pɛsɪmɪst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

Example Sentences

Pessimist tells us that the family as we know it is doom.

The man who is a pessimist before forty-eight knows too much; the man who is an optimist after forty-eight knows too little.

She tends to be a pessimist, always expecting the worst.

Being a pessimist, he rarely sees the silver lining in any situation.

The pessimist in me always worries about what could go wrong.

Despite his pessimistic outlook, he still tries to remain hopeful.

The pessimist's constant negativity can be draining for those around them.

As a pessimist, she often anticipates disappointment in advance.

The pessimist's skepticism makes it hard for them to trust others.

He's such a pessimist that he never believes things will work out.

The pessimist in the group always brings a sense of gloom to the conversation.

Despite being labeled a pessimist, she believes in preparing for the worst.

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